Why does caffeine both cause and cure my migraines?

January 6th, 2013

If I drink too much coffee it can set off a migraine. But then drinking another cup of coffee seems to cure it. Can somebody wise explain this to me please. Chosen Answer: In normal doses, stimulants like caffeine can trigger or exacerbate migraines by raising blood pressure and heightening sensitivity. However, higher intake can [...]

To Nurses or Doctors! Medicine question?

December 20th, 2012

i have Fibromyalgia and js started takin Neurontin, can i takee that with Tizanidine (zanaflex), fioricet, Tramadol and excedrin? and i mean all at once or in the same period like one afetr another. will takin everything toggethr make one medcine not be as effective? please answer only if u actually kno… okay BASSDOC….first of [...]

Why does skipping meals always end up with a migraine?

November 22nd, 2012

At school, our caf food is disgusting the lady’s don’t know how to cook. I would probably cook better w/ my eyes closed. Anyways onto my question, why is it when i skip a meal at school i always get this painful migraine and i feel like puking my brains out? Chosen Answer: Two reasons [...]

Does anyone know a really good migraine medicine that actually works?

September 1st, 2012

I have taken Advil migraine, regular advil, motrin, ibuprofen, tylenol, almost anything you can think of!!..nothing will take this migraine away…..what next? Chosen Answer: by: on: 1st January 70

What is the difference between Advil and Advil Migraine?

August 30th, 2012

The ingredients seem identical yet you can only take 2 Advil migraine in 24hrs. Chosen Answer: you’re right, the igredients do not differ. actually alot of those ‘migraine’ meds have the same ingredients as the regular pain reliever. it really doesn’t matter which one you use. the liquid gels will hit your bloodstream quicker, so [...]

Do doctors always prescribe a pain medication along with migraine med for migraines?

August 1st, 2012

I am going to the doctor soon for my migraines. I am getting the migraines about once a week. In my research doctors seem to often prescribe a pain medication like hydrocodone along with the migraine medication. Those of you suffer from migraines does the pain medication help? I am really not comfortable with taking [...]

Fioricet question!?

June 16th, 2012

its midnight right now and i have to be up at 7 in the morning. ive got a bit of a headache so i was going to take two fiorciet. problem is it makes me very sleepy and i cant oversleep in the morning for my exam. should i not take any or is it [...]

AM I ON TO MANY MEDS? LODEINE,LYRICA,AMITRIPLINE,CLONAZEPAM,NICOTROL INHALER,FIORICET?

April 15th, 2012

HOW MANY PEOPLE THINK MY DOCTOR PUT ME ON TO MANY MEDS , SHOULD I BE CONCERNED? CAN ALL OF THESE DRUGS PLUS OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS LIKE TYLENOL HURT ME. Chosen Answer: Actually no. In pharmaceutics you learn that certain drugs provide a synergistic effect when combined such as Lyrica and Amitriptyline they actually [...]

Migraine ?

February 27th, 2012

Whats the best thing for a migraine, I’ve taken Ibuprofen but did not seem to do anything at all, that was a few hours ago. Will Nurofen help? do i even have migraine? I’ve never felt so much pain in my head before where it actually hurts. Every time i lay down it seems to [...]

How do you cure a migraine and stomach bile?

February 16th, 2012

My mom is vomiting bile and has a bad migraine. She is laying down right now, and isn’t eating anything. This isn’t a normal thing, and I’m worried. Are there any cures for a migraine or stomach bile? Chosen Answer: Your poor mum, migraines are horrible. It is not unusual that people are sick at [...]